Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Freelance or Full-Time: Choose Your Best Fit
Choosing between freelancing and a full-time role can feel like a high-stakes fork in the road. We take the pressure off with a five–mile marker roadmap that helps you define what matters most right now and match the path to ...
Measure What Matters, Then Make It Human with David Sanchez
A frontline nurse turned founder changes how we think about “marketing” by treating it like care extended. David Sanchez, RN, shares how clinical empathy, clear language, and the right tools help healthcare organizations and ...
Networking Tips That Advance Your ID Career
What if networking could feel calm, kind, and effective—without the awkward pitch? We walk through five connection moves that help instructional designers and educators build real relationships: a mindset reframe, tiny weekly...
Teaching and Curriculum Design in the Age of AI with Hamza Sami
Want a smarter way to work with AI in the classroom without losing what makes learning human? Jackie had an engaging and insightful conversation with academic manager and curriculum designer Hamza Sami to unpack practical way...
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Recent Blog Posts
Freelancing or Full-Time: Finding Your Career Path in Instructional D…
In the world of instructional design, the decision between freelancing and full-time employment can feel overwhelming. In episode 103 of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin delves deep into this pressing question, offering insights…
Measure What Matters, Then Make It Human with David Sanchez
In episode 102 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie sits down with David Sanchez, a former ER nurse turned entrepreneur. David shares his unique journey from the emergency room to founding Digitalis Medical and Miracle Recovery, blending clini…
Building Meaningful Connections: Five Low-Stress Networking Moves for…
In today's fast-paced professional landscape, networking can often feel daunting and transactional. However, Jackie Pelegrin, in episode 101 of the Designing with Love podcast, emphasizes the importance of transforming networking into a more human e…
About the Host
Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.